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Samsung rb195ab** xaa Troubleshooting Manual

Samsung rb195ab** xaa Troubleshooting Manual

Counter-depth bottom-freezer refrigerator
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Models
RB195AB**/XAA
RB197AB**/XAA
RB215AB**/XAA
RB217AB**/XAA
Notice: Bulletin —
top hinge change
Forced Mode: Press the Pwr
Freeze– Fridge buttons simultane-
ously for 8-12 seconds (No sound
when both buttons are pressed at
the same time) until the display
beeps and goes blank.
Press the Freezer button
one time at the Test Mode
to Force Compressor Run.
Measure fan and compres-
sor voltage at main PCB.
Sealed System
SUPPORT INFORMATION
Training — Plus One
http://my.plus1solutions.net/clientPortals/samsung/
Help — GSPN
http://service.samsungportal.com/
Samsung Product Support TV
Customer information videos and chat programs. Programs for Fridges, Laundry, Ranges & D/W
# tsRB195AB RevB 03/30/2011
Fast Track Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE – ―For Technicians Only‖ This service data sheet is
intended for use by persons having electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience
and knowledge at a level generally considered acceptable in the appliance repair trade.
Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property
damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible, nor assume any liability for
injury or damage of any kind arising from the use of this data sheet.
Publication # tsRB195AB Revision Date 03/30/2011
Self Diagnosis: Press the Pwr Freeze—Pwr
Cool buttons simultaneously for 8-12 seconds
(No sound when both buttons are pressed at
the same time) until the display quits blinking.
Release the buttons and read Fault Codes.
This will also cancel the Fault Mode created by
self-diagnosis at power up.
Press the Freezer button
a second time to Force
Fridge Defrost. Measure
defrost voltage at main
PCB.
Refrigerant Charge
R134a
5.64 oz.
http://support-us.samsung.com/spstv/howto.jsp
Press Freezer button a
third time to Force Defrost
for Fridge & Freezer,
measure defrost voltages
at main PCB
Sales Mode, No Compressor Operation
Press Power Freeze & Freezer temp buttons
simultaneously for 3 sec ( you will hear a ―Ding
Dong‖) to remove or put into Sales Mode. When
in the Sales Mode the Display will show "OF" "OF"
Removing power will not cancel this mode.
Component Value Chart
Component
Resistance Wattage Voltage
Fridge Defrost Heater
Freezer Defrost Heater
Fill Tube
2.5kΩ-89kΩ
Sensors
Fans
Wait 5 seconds
between button
pushes
120Ω
120
120vac
60Ω
240
120vac
1108Ω
13
120vac
N/A
1~4.5vdc
N/A
N/A
7~12vdc
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Summary of Contents for Samsung rb195ab** xaa

  • Page 1 Fill Tube 120vac 2.5kΩ-89kΩ Sensors 1~4.5vdc Fans 7~12vdc SUPPORT INFORMATION Training — Plus One http://my.plus1solutions.net/clientPortals/samsung/ Help — GSPN http://service.samsungportal.com/ Samsung Product Support TV http://support-us.samsung.com/spstv/howto.jsp Customer information videos and chat programs. Programs for Fridges, Laundry, Ranges & D/W # tsRB195AB RevB 03/30/2011...
  • Page 2 DC FAN MOTORS Brushless DC Fan motors are used to save energy. The fans operate at two speeds, High - when the ambient temperature is high and Low - when the temperature is low. Generally, it is operated in the High mode during a day time and in the Low mode at night.
  • Page 3 If the door is opened during that 5 minutes harvest is delayed. dry it. Ambient Sensor Fan Speeds – Below 60 degrees condenser fan is off Defrost Timing – The warmer the room the more often the defrost Temperature/Resistance/Voltage Chart for Samsung Refrigerators Sensors Temp. (Ω) Volts Temp. (Ω) Volts Temp.
  • Page 4 Fridge & Freezer 6 hrs, Pause Time 12 minutes 6~11 hrs (varies according to 12~23 hrs (varies according to conditions) conditions) Samsung 'Refrigerator' Diagnostic Code Quick Guide Error Items TROUBLE TESTING I/M-SENSOR (R on Ice Maker Sensor Error- open or short-circuit, connector failure.
  • Page 5: Main Pcb Layout

    CN= Connector # for measuring voltages; () means go to connector #, pin # shown in () for voltage common. CN30 Sensors & Switches Component Name 4-(CN76-1) F Def Sensor (Org-Gry) 2.3~4.2vdc Voltage on operating component Pin #s & wire colors on each connector to measure voltages Key To Read PCB Layout RB195AB, RB197AB, RB215AB, RB217AB Main PCB Layout...
  • Page 6 # tsRB195AB RevB 03/30/2011...

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